LIBRARY CIRCULATION MANAGER - SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY

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DEPARTMENT:

Library

DATE POSTED:

May 13, 2025

CLOSING DATE:

May 27, 2025

HIRING RANGE:

$49,127 - $55,000

POSITION NUMBER:

40005975

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time (37.5 hrs/week)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as head of the Circulation Unit at the Southwest Regional Library. Hire, train, supervise, schedule and evaluate Southwest Regional Circulation Staff. Greet patrons, check library materials in and out, sort and route returned materials, place holds on materials and pull patron requests from the shelves. Register new borrowers, collect and record fees, and resolve issues related to library accounts. Facilitate and manage money handling to include, but not limited to, daily revenue reports, cash management reports, reconciling cash register, daily bank deposits, audits, and coin-op machine. Provide excellent customer service in a team-based environment. Serve on the regional library management team and committees as assigned. Serve as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Regional Library Manager. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including one evening and a weekend rotation. This position is based at the Southwest Regional Library, but candidate could be asked to work at other library locations.

Work is performed with independence under the supervision of the Southwest Regional Library Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Skill with library technology

General knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment

Knowledge of current library practices

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to effectively communicate ideas both orally and in writing

Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

Ability to work pleasantly and effectively with people of all ages

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures

REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university and two years of paraprofessional experience in business, libraries or local government including six months supervisory or administrative experience.

PREFERRED

Public Library experience

Knowledge of library circulation systems and automation

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.